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mercial kits available for purchase , you may find that you have many of these items on hand and you can purchase other items over time . Once you begin to assemble your kit , store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag . Once you take a look at the basic items , consider what unique needs your family might have , such as supplies for pets or seniors .
Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs , prepare supplies for home , work and cars . n Home : Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly .
Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept . n Work : Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours . Your work kit should include food , water and other necessities like medicines as well as comfortable walking shoes , stored in a grab-and-go case . n Car : In case you are stranded , keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car that will last for at least 72 hours .
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items : n Water ( one gallon per person per day for two weeks , for drinking and sanitation ) n Food ( at home there should be a two-week supply of non-perishable food and in your car there should be enough for 72 hours ) n Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone
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alert n Flashlight n First aid kit n Extra batteries n Whistle ( to signal for help ) n Dust mask ( to help filter contaminated air ) n Plastic sheeting and duct tape ( to shelter in place ) n Moist towelettes , garbage bags and plastic ties ( for personal sanitation ) n Wrench or pliers ( to turn off utilities ) n Manual can opener ( for food ) n Local maps n cellphone with chargers and a backup battery
Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs : n Masks ( for everyone ages 2 and above ), soap , hand sanitizer , disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces n Prescription medications n Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers , anti-diarrhea medication , antacids or laxatives n Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution n Infant formula , bottles , diapers , wipes and diaper rash cream n Pet food and extra water for your pet n Cash or traveler ’ s checks n Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies , identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof , portable container n Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person n Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes n Fire extinguisher n Matches in a waterproof container n Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items n Mess kits , paper cups , plates , paper towels and plastic utensils n Paper and pencil n Books , games , puzzles or other activities for children
If you would like to purchase a ready-made kit for your car , there is a large selection available on Amazon . A complete , three-day kit for two people such as the “ Redfora ” brand is $ 165 . They also have kits for one person for $ 135 and three people for $ 210 .
We have all experienced a shortage of common household supplies in the last 14 months . In the event of a major earthquake , you will not be dealing with empty shelves at Fred Meyer , you will have no access to anywhere to buy necessities . We will likely be without water , electricity , gas or sewage services for an extended period . Take time now to prepare !
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